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But delegates at the Platform Committee meetings and officials with the Republican National Committee said that not only was the Trump campaign behind the new language, but that it was, in fact, the only major revision the campaign demanded. (more...)

Killam, who is directing and writing the Arnold Schwarzenegger comedy Why We're Killing Gunther, told the website Uproxx tonight that he was caught unaware by the decision. At the time, Pharoah was the second-youngest black cast member in the show's history (after Eddie Murphy) and was one of the first black comedians brought on board after the show had received backlash for its lack of diversity. (more...)

She was nice , of course, and engaged with her callers. After trying out a number of different aliases (including "Corvette Mama" and "Desiree Canterlaw"), settled on " Miss Cleo ", and her lighthearted commercials and infomercials made " Miss Cleo " a household name nearly overnight. (more...)

Officer Florentino Olivera told The Orange County Register on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, the agency recommends Orange County prosecutors charge Rodman with felony hit-and-run and driving the wrong way on a freeway. Police said Rodman was behind the wheel and caused another drive to swerve to miss him and hit the median, TMZ reported Friday . TMZ Sports obtained a photo of Rodman at the bar earlier that night holding auto keys in his hand. (more...)

The Kansas City Star said the park was teeming with children of legislators and their parents enjoying free passes when the accident occurred. Police say Caleb Schwab was one of three passengers riding in a boat Sunday on the Verruckt water slide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. (more...)

If the "B" sample also tests positive, he will miss the Rio Olympics, besides facing the prospect of being banned for four years under the new WADA Code. "United World Wrestling informed the Indian Olympic Association last week that since the positive test occurred outside of the qualification event, they would be allowed to replace Yadav with another wrestler, or else vacate the qualification spot", the UWW said in a statement. (more...)

Not everyone is happy with the news that The Bachelorette 2016 victor Jordan Rodgers and JoJo Fletcher are engaged - Jordan's estranged brother, Aaron Rodgers, and girlfriend, Olivia Munn, are less than impressed. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you". Aaron's high-profile relationship with actress Olivia Munn also fueled public speculation as to why the athlete had distanced himself from his family. (more...)

Brazilian police yesterday said they recovered more than 1,000 tickets, believed to have been destined for the OCI, which were being sold for more than face value. He was reportedly detained at serviced apartments near the Barra Olympic Park on Friday and faces various charges including false marketing and touting. (more...)

A Chinese state newspaper described Australia as "uncivilized" and "Britain's offshore prison" as it rushed to Sun's defence after he was labelled a drugs cheat by Australian 400 freestyle gold medallist Mack Horton. Russian Federation took silver. The Chinese team had to settle for bronze. Lin and Chen secured China's second diving gold medal by winning the men's synchronized 10m platform. (more...)

Trump said he would rewrite the landmark NAFTA trade deal that Clinton's husband, then-President Bill Clinton , signed in 1994 linking the economies of the United States, Mexico and Canada. That's a change from the income tax plan he touted a year ago, when he proposed have four tax brackets that would pay zero, 10 percent, 20 percent and 25 percent. (more...)

After Michael Phelps won the men's 4x100m freestyle relay with his U.S. teammates, he showed circular designs on his back and shoulder. Some were concerned about Phelps, but others knew the marks were telltale signs of cupping therapy - and even joked that Phelps looked like he was in a fight with an octopus. (more...)

Although this doesn't seem to be the case, it did alter the fan perspective a little. HOWE: But why would they want to give you all of the answers? There are momentary flashbacks which involve the younger Bourne from the first film, and you realise what time can really do to a person. (more...)

Police also said they also recovered a handwritten note, reported CBS News . One neighbor said he knew the family only enough to say, "Hello", and engage in short conversations with them. Also an advocate for organ donation, Megan spoke often about her gratitude toward the family who made Willow's survival possible. Megan Short posted regularly on social media about her youngest daughter's health struggles following the heart transplant surgery, according to CBS Philadelphia . (more...)

Tickets for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child were already up for resale for £600 while thousands of fans were still waiting in the online queue for tickets. Whereas the print version is a literal compilation of magical creatures which inhabit the wizarding world and their descriptions, the film adaptation will bring Newt Scamander to New York City in the 1920s. (more...)

In November, the spinoff movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" debuts, the first in a trilogy. The script of the two-part play, which opened in London's West End on July 30, recounts the adult life of Harry Potter and his family. (more...)

Authorities say multiple people have been hurt after the railing collapsed during the concert. At this time it has been stated that 41 concert attendees and some employees were taken to area hospitals and treated for severe bruising and minor broken bones . (more...)

As for Suicide Squad? The movie made $65.1 million on Friday, while Saturday's total dropped by 41%, to $38.4 million. That could forecast further sharp declines in coming weeks for the $175 million film, which also came with a massive marketing budget. (more...)

Ellie Berger continued to discuss Cursed Child sales. NEW YORK (AP) The " Harry Potter " spinoff "Fantastic Beasts" is turning into a franchise of its own. Of Rowling's ever-expanding "Wizarding World", which includes the hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , Warner Bros . said, "There is much more on the horizon". (more...)

Were you one of the many to take in Suicide Squad at the box office this weekend? The studio was projecting a more conservative $100 million to $125 million. It follows a government-sanctioned group of super-villains who are offered clemency in exchange for protecting the USA against meta-humans. Jared Leto, Cara Delevingne, Karen Fukuhara and Viola Davis play other anti-heroes. (more...)

Afterwards, he went on to study acting in New York City under the G. I. Bill. He quickly became a prolific character actor, with almost 150 television and film credits to his name. Though the film was not a hit when it first premiered, it has since become a huge cult sensation with a devoted fan base. Huddleston's Lebowski thought so little of Bridges' Lebowski , often irritable and treating The Dude coldly - in an over-the-top, amusing fashion. (more...)